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View Middle East on the mapModern capital / cultural resort port

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 24.52, 54.38

The capital of the UAE, a Gulf city where futuristic high-rise districts coexist with traditional culture. Attractions supported by oil wealth include the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Yas Island, an artificial island with an F1 circuit. It is also a base for desert safaris.

Port highlights

About 1.5 million (metropolitan area)
Population
A desert climate. Winters (November to March) are warm and comfortable, while summers are extremely hot and very humid.
Climate
Arabic (English is also commonly used)
Language
UAE dirham (AED)
Currency
November to March (cool and ideal for sightseeing)
Best time to visit
Local food

Shawarma, hummus, machboos (spiced rice dish), dates, Arabic coffee

Sights
Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueLouvre Abu DhabiYas Island (Ferrari World)Corniche coastal road
Monthly average high / low temperatures
25°
14°Jan
26°
15°Feb
30°
17°Mar
35°
21°Apr
40°
25°May
41°
27°Jun
43°
30°Jul
43°
30°Aug
41°
28°Sep
37°
24°Oct
31°
19°Nov
27°
16°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ABU DHABI INTL · about 28.8 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)168 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and meals are somewhat cheaper; coffee, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

AED 2.00
Water 500 ml
AED 23.50
Coffee
AED 12.50
Inexpensive meal
AED 40.00
Local beer
AED 19.00
Big Mac

Prices in Abu Dhabi. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AUH
Nearest airport
30–40 min
Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries currently listed.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Abu Dhabi”, “Zayed Port” (CC BY-SA 4.0)